Varta

Varta N85 · Start-Stop battery 12V 85Ah 800A

Reference: BOL-VARTA-N85 · EAN 4016987167298

The Varta N85 (ETN 585 501 080, also written N 85 or 585501080) is a Start-Stop battery (EFB) with 12 V, 85 Ah and 800 A cold cranking current, case size D31 (306 × 173 × 225 mm), with the positive terminal on the right.

Voltage
12V
Capacity
85Ah
Cold cranking amps (EN)
800A
Technology
EFB
Dimensions (L × W × H)
306 × 173 × 225 mm
Polarity
Positive terminal on the right
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The Varta N85 at a glance

The Varta N85 is designed for automatic engine stop and regenerative braking. The N85 is designed for cars that switch the engine off at every stop and restart it dozens of times per trip.

At 85 Ah it moves into large diesels, SUVs, vans and cars with heavy electrical equipment. In the Varta catalogue, the N85 belongs to the Dynamic EFB line. See all Varta batteries

Varta N85 vs N80 and N72: which one to choose?

Torn between the N85 and another similar Varta? This is what changes:

ModelCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)PositiveWeight
Varta N85 (this one)85 Ah800 A306 × 173 × 225right21.36 kg
Varta N8080 Ah800 A315 × 175 × 190right21.13 kg
Varta N7272 Ah760 A260 × 173 × 225right18.82 kg
  • Varta N80: 5 Ah less, the same cranking power, a different case (315 × 175 × 190 mm).
  • Varta N72: 13 Ah less, 40 A less cranking power, a different case (260 × 173 × 225 mm).

Part numbers and codes for the Varta N85

This is how the Varta N85 appears on the label and in parts catalogues:

Commercial referenceN85 (N 85)
ETN code585501080 (also 585 501 080)
EAN4016987167298
Case size (EN)D31
UK code335EFB
Base hold-downB01
Also known asVarta N 85 · Varta 585501080 · Varta 585 501 080
Not to be confused withVarta N65 (65 Ah, 650 A), Varta N80 (80 Ah, 800 A), Varta N95 (95 Ah, 850 A)

Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta N85

As the N85 is an EFB, only EFB or AGM batteries of the same size and polarity are listed: you can step up to AGM, but not down to a conventional battery.

ModelTechnologyCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)
Kronobat PE-85-EFBEFB85 Ah800 A306 × 173 × 225

Check this before ordering the Varta N85

  • Length, width and height of the N85: 306 × 173 × 225 mm (European case size D31).
  • Polarity of the N85: positive terminal on the right (if yours has it on the other side, the cables will not reach).
  • Capacity of the N85: 85 Ah; the same as your current battery or slightly more is fine.
  • Check the EN amps on your battery: if it says 800 A or less, the N85 covers your engine.
  • The N85 is an EFB: it suits cars that had an EFB or a conventional battery. If yours had an AGM, fit another AGM.

What it means that the N85 is EFB

Inside, the N85 uses EFB technology, a reinforced version of the flooded battery. The N85 works with normal chargers that have a lead-acid or EFB mode.

Frequently asked questions about the Varta N85

N85 or N80: which one suits me?

Compared with the N85, the Varta N80 has 5 Ah less. With the same cranking power (800 A), the N85 and the N80 differ in capacity: the one with more Ah supports more load with the engine off. Mind the space: the N80 measures 315 × 175 × 190 mm.

What does the code 585 501 080 on the Varta N85 mean?

It is its ETN (European Type Number), also written 585501080. The first three digits (585) encode voltage and capacity: 12 V and 85 Ah (5xx = under 100 Ah, 6xx = 100 to 199 Ah, 7xx = 200 Ah or more). The middle group (501) identifies the specific model within that capacity, and the last three digits (080) multiplied by 10 give the cold cranking current: 800 A.

Can the Varta N85 be used in a car with Start-Stop?

Yes, the N85 is an EFB: it suits Start-Stop without brake energy recovery, or cars that already had an EFB. If your car left the factory with an AGM, fit another AGM.

How much does the Varta N85 weigh?

21.36 kg, with 85 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Varta N80 (80 Ah) weighs 21.13 kg.

Which battery is equivalent to the Varta N85?

In EFB or AGM, with its dimensions and polarity: Kronobat PE-85-EFB. A conventional battery does not replace the N85.

What case size is the Varta N85?

Case size D31: 306 × 173 × 225 mm. The N85 fits any standard D31 battery tray such as the Kronobat PE-85-EFB.

Which side is the positive terminal on the Varta N85?

On the N85, the positive terminal is on the right with the terminals facing you: compare it with your current battery, because with reversed polarity the cables will not reach.

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